77-2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment. (2) "Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings before conviction on the condition that a defendant agree to: (a) participate in a rehabilitation program; (b) pay restitution to a victim; or (c) fulfill some other condition. (3) "Restitution" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-38b-102. (4) "Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to: (a) terminate an investigative action; (b) proceed with prosecution; (c) move to dismiss a prosecution that has been commenced; or (d) cause a prosecution to be diverted.
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